Category: How We Serve

Serving Others this Great Lent

March 14, 2018

“A mother told me that she had to leave her children and walk more than 3 miles one way just to fetch water that her family needed for the day,” Biniam, an IOCC staff member in Ethiopia, reflects.

Water Is the Source of Life

March 13, 2018

More than 2.1 billion people lack access to safe and readily available water at home.

Determined Teens Complete their Education

March 5, 2018

When families flee conflict, children miss out on schooling — teens may even need to work to help support parents and siblings.

Jobs Support Community Service

March 1, 2018

In the Gaza Strip, IOCC has continued offering short-term employment and post-employment support for university graduates ...

Supporting Neighbors’ Health

February 12, 2018

Part of IOCC's Give for Greece program involves supporting agricultural associations as they work to increase productivity.

Promoting Nutrition Awareness

February 5, 2018

Through a network of community-based organizations, IOCC held awareness sessions across four of Jordan’s governorates with high populations of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians.

Education for Good Health

January 29, 2018

IOCC Lebanon recently conducted a series of awareness sessions around water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) themes.

Steps to Stop Podo

January 24, 2018

IOCC recently wrapped up a distribution of 80,300 pairs of shoes to schoolchildren, combined with hygiene education and the formation of “Stop Podo” clubs in schools.

Training for a Stronger Society

January 19, 2018

IOCC made a grant to Federation Filantropia, a social ministry of the Romanian Orthodox Church, to develop and certify a specialized training curriculum for social workers.

Update on Ongoing Hurricane Response

November 2, 2017

IOCC's updated response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Read here for more information on how we're helping.